Calculate your weighted or unweighted high school GPA for grades 9–12.
High school GPA uses the same 4.0 formula as college GPA. A 3.7+ is competitive for selective college admissions; most four-year colleges require a 2.5+ minimum. Weighted high school GPA adds 0.5 for Honors and 1.0 for AP/IB — and can exceed 4.0.
| Course Name | Grade | Credits | Course Type | Remove |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Your high school GPA is one of the most important factors in college admissions. It reflects four years of academic performance and signals your readiness for college-level work. Most high schools report both a weighted and unweighted GPA on your transcript. High school courses are typically worth 1 credit per full-year course or 0.5 credits per semester course.
| College Type | Typical GPA | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Most Selective (Ivy, MIT, Stanford) | 3.9–4.0+ wtd | Near-perfect with rigorous AP/IB coursework |
| Highly Selective (Top 50) | 3.7–3.9 | AP/Honors expected; holistic review |
| Selective (Top 100) | 3.5–3.7 | Strong academic record required |
| Moderately Selective | 3.0–3.5 | Broad range; test scores may matter more |
| Less Selective / Open Admission | 2.0–3.0 | Many state, regional & community colleges |